§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many persons have been killed in incidents involving members of the Ulster Defence Regiment in each of the past three years.
§ Mr. StanleyThree civilians have died in the past three years as a result of action by members of the UDR in the course of their duty: one in 1982, one in 1983, and one in 1985. During the same period, 27 UDR soldiers have been killed by terrorists.
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§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the strength of the Ulster Defence Regiment at the last date; and how many of these are Roman Catholics
§ Mr. StanleyThe total strengh of the Ulster Defence Regiment on 31 December 1984 was 6,468. Between 2 and 3 per cent. of the UDR have declared their religion as Roman Catholic.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has any plans to increase the strength of the Ulster Defence Regiment.
§ Mr. StanleyThere are at present no plans to alter the strength of the UDR.